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 | Asili AI, an AI image generator, addresses biases in existing AI generators that struggle with authentic representation of African individuals... Read |
 | The One Show 2025 introduces a new AI category to recognise the evolving role of AI in creative work.. Read |
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 | KARABO LEDWABA The advertisement, which humorously portrays a man grappling with indecisiveness, was accused of being insensitive to individuals with mental health conditions such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder... Read |
 | Motoring marketplace AutoTrader launched its bold new Do It Big brand campaign, celebrating South African motorists' diverse needs and personalities on the first day of 2025... Read |
 | DANIEL LEVY Retailers and e-commerce platforms have evolved beyond simply selling products – they’re now offering access to audiences ready to make purchases... Read |
 | The MoU aims to align tourism promotion with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)... Read |
Branding |
 | Brand Finance says Apple is once again the world’s most valuable brand... Read |
 | ISSUED BY PRODUCT OF THE YEAR SOUTH AFRICA Time is running out to enter South Africa’s most prestigious consumer-voted awards programme. The Product of the Year Awards, recognised globally in over 43 countries, will close entries for the 2025 programme on 31 January 2025... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY ASK AFRIKA “The most powerful thing marketers can do in this industry is create an emotional connection with their customers!”... Read |
Digital |
 | The entry of global players into South Africa’s digital and e-commerce markets offers a clear indication of the industry’s potential and readiness for significant growth, says Daniel Novitzkas, chairman at Specno... Read |
 | In 2024, 258,000 apps for iOS and Android operating systems were downloaded per minute for all types of publishers, with in-app purchase revenue up 12.5% to $150bn. Read |
Education |
 | ISSUED BY OGILVY SOUTH AFRICA Ogilvy South Africa is proud to announce the return of the Creative Technology Academy, an initiative focusing on enhancing the specialist digital and technological skills of industry newcomers, providing them with the essential tools they need to thrive in a competitive global market... Read |
 | The second Samro Music Business Publisher Training Programme is officially open for applications... Read |
 | EARLE HOLMES, ISSUED BY AFDA The annual Afda Graduation Festival 2024 once again proved to be a huge success, screening over 80 undergraduate and postgraduate films... Read |
 | EARLE HOLMES, ISSUED BY AFDA Afda is delighted to announce that Afda Cape Town Screen Acting lecturer, Gerard Rudolf, recently was awarded the Ingrid Jonker L'Art Poétique Prize... Read |
ESG |
 | Spar and Bata have joined forces this year to address the issue that millions of South African children walk to school barefoot in the Start Like No Other campaign... Read |
Film & Cinematography |
 | JONATAN SODERGREN Over the years, he became a pioneering figure in advertising, bringing his signature style to commercial campaigns for some of the world’s top brands... Read |
Magazines |
 | Community and special-interest media are thriving, and the belief that print is dead is a myth... Read |
Marketing |
 | ISSUED BY EATBIGFISH Delta Victor Bravo is proud to announce the appointment of Sharon Keith as non-executive director and chief coach as of 1 January 2025... Read |
Media |
 | ISSUED BY MULTICHOICE Africa’s exploding population presents huge growth opportunities. A world-class digital payments ecosystem will be fundamental to that... Read |
 | KARABO LEDWABA Tributes have poured in for veteran journalist and Mail and Guardian political editor Paddy Harper... Read |
PR & Communications |
 | The PR industry is at a turning point, with job-hopping causing inconsistencies and social media diluting communication expertise... Read |
 | ISSUED BY RED RIBBON COMMUNICATIONS Red Ribbon Communications ushers in 2025 with the strategic appointment of Tayla-Jade Coenraad to its B2B tech division, boosting the already long list of iconic brands that have seen the value of each team member... Read |
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Radio |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS Radio remains the backbone of South African media and spare spectrum allocation will give community radio a boost… Read |
Radio & Podcasts |
 | ISSUED BY BROAD MEDIA Smart Money is preparing for a bumper 2025, with new episodes of the popular podcast on the way... Read |
Retail |
 | A survey by News24 highlights how Temu, the direct-from-factory platform, is reshaping online shopping in South Africa... Read |
 | Visa’s Retail Spend Monitor survey provides insights into South African consumer behaviour during the 2024/25 holiday shopping season... Read |
 | Stats SA has recorded an increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), with data showing that inflation increased in December to 3%, from 2.9% in November 2024... Read |
 | LAURENT HOMEYER A recent IDC report aimed at helping retailers to future-proof their businesses highlighted a number of trends related to human resources that are either impacting the South African market already... Read |
Social Media |
 | Mark Baldwin discusses how scammers operate, the red flags to watch for, and how to stay vigilant when dealing with unsolicited brand offers... Read |
Sponsorship |
 | Coca-Cola South Africa has announced a groundbreaking four-year sponsorship with the South African Rugby Union (Saru)... Read |
TV |
 | ISSUED BY DSTV MEDIA SALES Emmy and Academy Award-winner Kathy Bates stars as Madeline ‘Matty’ Matlock, a brilliant lawyer who uses her unassuming demeanour to win cases... Read |
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 | NELSON BANYA Mozambique's Maputo port saw a 1% decline in cargo volumes in 2024, attributed to post-election protests that caused border closures and road blockages, the port operator announced...
Mozambique's Maputo port saw a 1% decline in cargo volumes in 2024, attributed to post-election protests that caused border closures and road blockages... Read |
 | LIEZL HUMAN Imprecise executive order leaves health providers dependent on Pepfar funding unsure if or when money will arrive... Read |
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 | JONATHAN GOLDBERG The newly published Draft Code of Good Practice on Dismissal marks a pivotal reform in South Africa's employment dismissal framework, providing employers with clearer guidelines, enhanced flexibility, and a strong focus on fair labour practice... Read |
 | KATJA HAMILTON Trump’s inauguration on 20 January 2025 marks a new era focused on immigration, tariffs, and global policy shifts, particularly affecting South Africa’s Agoa status... Read |
 | MARECIA DAMONS But the electronic system which allows beneficiaries to prove their identities has also been suspended... Read |
 | PAUL MAKUBE South Africa's inflation rose slightly to 3% in December 2024, ending the year at a six-year low of 4.4%. This positive trend sets the stage for the Reserve Bank's 2025 policy decisions... Read |
 | VUYANI NDABA The South African Reserve Bank will likely cut the repo rate by 25 bps to 7.5% next week, with further cuts delayed... Read |
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